Postcode WA3 2ND is located in a major urban area, within the Lowton East ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Lowton Common area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lowton Common is £47,897 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Braithwaite Park.
Lowton Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Lowton Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lowton Common is £47,897 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 2ND.
Lowton Common near WA3 2ND has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
| 0.4 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Lowton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,400 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 108 | £350,001 |
| Flats | 6 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £226,250 |
| Terraced | 45 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lowton East
In the WA3 2ND postcode area, located within Lowton Common, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 2ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Newton Road, Wigan, WA3 2AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | East Lancashire Road, Lane Head, Warrington, WA3 2BE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | 19 Bradwell Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2NY | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.